School News

Pharmacy school joins UB’s community outreach at Lighthouse medical clinic
7/18/25
Third-year students collaborate with medical and public health students to assist clients.
Smith honored with UB Exceptional Scholar: Young Investigator Award
6/17/25
Nicholas Smith, PharmD, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice, has been named a recipient of the Exceptional Scholar: Young Investigator Award from the University at Buffalo (UB).
Expert: Rite Aid pharmacies closing will have a ‘monumental negative impact’ on Western New York
5/8/25
The loss of roughly 70 community-based pharmacies will cause confusion, disruptions, and inconveniences for patients and health care systems.
Michelle Lin, PhD, presents 2025 David Chu Lecture
5/2/25
On May 1, the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (UB SPPS) welcomed Michelle Lin, PhD, as our 2025 David Chu Lecturer.
Pharmacy professor discusses latest changes to weight-loss landscape
4/23/25
Shortage of weight-loss drugs ending; WeightWatchers declares bankruptcy.
UB pharmacy researcher examines benefits of pharmacist-administered injectable contraception
4/17/25
Almost half of U.S. states allow practice as pharmacists expand role in reproductive health.
UB schools among best in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools rankings
4/8/25
UB's graduate programs in engineering, education, public health and more are among the nation's top ranked.
Nicole Albanese on Weight-Loss Drugs
4/8/25
Growing up in a holistic household, Nicole Albanese didn’t know what a pharmacist was as a child. Now she’s a pharmacy researcher, specializing in diabetes, obesity and nutrition. In this eye-opening episode, Albanese discusses the pros and cons of modern weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.
UB Pharmacy celebrates achievements and leadership at APhA Annual Meeting
4/4/25
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) held its Annual Meeting and Exposition in Nashville, TN, from March 21-24. The University at Buffalo (UB) School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPPS) was well-represented, with students, faculty, residents and fellows celebrating numerous achievements and leadership roles.